“Proprietary” reverse mortgages can provide larger loan amounts than the HECM program, but they are generally the most expensive type of reverse mortgage. Private companies develop and back these loans, and decide which lenders may offer them. By contrast, HECMs are backed by the U. S. Government and may be offered by any lender approved by the Federal Housing Administration. … Back to Article
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